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What is the “Right to Disconnect” and When Will the US Adopt It?

Less than a decade after a French ambulance driver was fired for not taking phone calls from his boss when he was off-schedule, France passed legislation called “Right to Disconnect.” In essence, employees have the right to disconnect from work calls, emails, texts, and other communication outside of their normal…

Holiday Marketplace: Tradition, Innovation, and Getting It Right

"The holidays are here" is a phrase we hear a lot around this time of year, but it's fair to say that the holidays are never too far off. "The holidays" is frequently used to replace "Christmas but not only" and "all that end-of-year-start-of-year stuff" -- probably a smart replacement…

From Myers-Briggs to BuzzFeed: Why We’re So Obsessed with Personality Quizzes

A quiz (sometimes called a pop quiz) is the informal cousin of the more scientific personality test, and sometimes the two may overlap. Generally, a quiz is an unscheduled or unannounced online short test claiming to give you a unique personality insight. The dividing line between the two is confusing…

Improving Company Culture with Ted Lasso

I often write about company culture and what can be done to improve a company’s culture, but sometimes it is hard to see it portrayed in the media... until recently. When I heard about the Apple TV+ original Ted Lasso, I was skeptical. Ted Lasso was a great short skit…

Creating a Common Company Culture

Workplace culture captures who a company is and what it stands for in the world. Much has been written about the benefit of bringing company culture into the work environment. Yet, less attention is paid to developing a consistent perspective of culture. Creating company culture consensus is like growing a…

The Company Culture Confusion Conundrum

Much has been written about the value of company culture. A solid organizational culture encourages good work and happy employees while making retention and recruitment easier. So, most businesses are on board with the idea of having a company culture. The problem is when there is company culture confusion, which…

Social Interactions in the Post-COVID-19 Professional World

Before the global pandemic reached the United States in March 2020, a typical professional introduction would involve a handshake and not socially distant conversations. Now, while the light at the end of the tunnel seems closer, we still are going to have to adjust to the “new normal.” So, what…

Building Culture Through New Year’s Resolutions

2021 is upon us, and I think I can speak for everyone by saying that we are happy last year is in the past. Any new year offers a great opportunity to reflect and to solidify goals you want to achieve throughout the year. For your organization, it’s good to…

Four Ways to Remotely Sustain and Improve Company Culture

With these strange days during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are working from home. Whether you are a leader within your organization, or someone new who has just joined the company, company culture is important. When you're not in the office, company culture can be difficult to sustain. How do…

You Can Change Company Culture For the Better

A good company culture will make coming into work enjoyable and encourages engagement and retention. It's difficult to find yourself in a less-than-ideal company culture, and it can feel like you're stuck in a trap. But sometimes just because the paint is cracking doesn't mean you have to tear down…

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